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More States Issue Emergency Hauling Declarations

Emergency hauling declarations, suspending hours of service rules for truck drivers, are piling up across the nation.

In Iowa, Gov. Terry Branstad has approved one for drivers of commercial motor vehicles transporting propane. The order is in effect through Jan 2.

The problem also extends to New Hampshire, but covers truckers hauling several types of fuels, including diesel and gasoline. The hours of service exemption for qualified haulers of fuels is in effect through the end of the year.